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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "see" (as in "see") + "LOHN" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

A jokester who never takes anything seriously, or a fun, lighthearted situation with no strings attached. In the Caribbean and Mexico, "vacilon" can describe the person who keeps everyone laughing or simply a vibe: a good time, loose, carefree, and full of energy.

Examples

I don't believe anything he says, he is total joker.

That hangout was a blast, I laughed all night long.

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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "see" (as in "see") + "LOHN" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

Something hilarious, super fun, or a situation where you have an amazing time laughing nonstop. In Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, vacilón is pure fun, all laughs and good vibes.

Examples

The party was a vacilón, we couldn't stop laughing.

The show was a vacilón from start to finish.

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A tricky, scheming person who uses deception and hidden moves to get an advantage. In Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru, a mañoso never plays it straight: there is always something extra on the bill you did not order, or a clause in the deal you did not notice. The opposite of someone you can trust at face value.